Possible Vidic replacement says transfer talks can wait until after international tournament

PSG's young Brazilian may be open to continuing his career elsewhere after just one season in France.

Despite cantering to the Ligue 1 title, French giants Paris Saint-Germain have already indicated a willingness to make top class additions to their squad over the summer.

Unperturbed by UEFA's FFP restrictions, the Parisian outfit have already agreed to sign their FIFTH Brazilian international defender, shelling out a huge £40 million for Chelsea's David Luiz.

PSG clearly like the look of the Samba centre back, having paid huge fees for Brazil captain Thiago Silva and youngster Marquinhos, as well as the slightly more modest recruitment of Alex, another former Blues defender, and left back Maxwell.

It has led former Roma prodigy Marquinhos to question his future in Paris, something that has alerted former suitors Manchester United and Barcelona. Both clubs are looking for defensive additions after losing Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, and Carlos Puyol respectively for next season.

The 20-year-old made just 21 league appearances for the champions, and is likely to see his playing time even further reduced by Luiz's arrival.

Speaking at the Toulon tournament, where Brazil are seeking to defend their trophy, Marquinhos appeared open to a move away from PSG, but was not prepared to address it until after the Under-20 competition had concluded.

Che Thomas

Che is an Englishman abroad unable to cut the apron strings tying him to the crazy world of English football. As a writer and freelance journalist, he has covered matches and cultural events from across the globe all with the intention to inform, entertain and provoke debate. Just as smitten with music, film, and photography, though fully aware of the fact that nothing takes the place of that Saturday afternoon excitement down at N17 (even when it's actually on a Sunday!)